Türkiye’s Leading University Joins China’s Moon Program
Middle East Technical University (METU) has joined forces with Chinese institutions to develop micro exploration robots to take part in China’s Chang’e-8 mission, which will land on the south pole of the Moon in 2028. Developed in collaboration with different engineering departments of METU and ROMER (Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Application and Research Centre), these […]
Astrophysicists Capture Stunning Images of Gamma-Ray Flare from M87’s Supermassive Black Hole
In 2019, the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) made history by capturing the first-ever image of a black hole at the heart of the M87 galaxy, located in the Virgo constellation. This iconic black hole is once again in the spotlight, emitting an intense gamma-ray flare. The photons from this flare possess billions of times more […]
New Insights from the James Webb Telescope: A Potential Explanation for the Universe’s Accelerating Expansion
Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) may provide clues to explain why the universe is expanding faster today compared to its early stages. Instead of measurement errors, the findings suggest a previously unknown mechanism within the universe may be at play. The data serves as a vital cross-check for measurements from the […]
Shenzhou-19 Astronauts Reflect on Life and Work in Space at Mission’s Midpoint
As the Shenzhou-19 mission reaches its halfway mark, the three astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station, orbiting 400 kilometers above Earth, have shared insights into their daily routines and unique experiences during the Spring Festival. Scientific Milestones and Spacewalks Mission commander Cai Xuzhe, returning to the space station after nearly two years, described the experience […]